| permalink Got this accessories display rack online for only RM36! I've been wanting one for myself for the longest time and now it's here! As you can see from the pic, the rack holds earrings, rings, necklaces & bangles... cool or what? :P
| permalink Today was NewMan magazine's 4th year anniversary and my ex-classmate in my secondary skool, STAR Klang had invited me to go. Well, my other ex-classmates/schoolmates (such as Mandy, V-Hsiang, Shieh Sien, etc) weren't gonna turn up for the party. So I brought Kevin to Klinik Alam Medik in Mutiara Damansara to do his dressing and then we headed on to Curve to have our very late brunch at Italiannies. Clicking away at Italiannies Christine joined us much later and then we went to buy our movie tickets for the Korean comedy movie, 200 Pounds Beauty in Cathay Cineplex. Since our movie wasn't till 6.30pm, we decided to accompany Christine to eat something in the Mantou shop at The Street. We took this pic at Cineleisure near the cinema At the Mantou shop (forgot the name of the shop oredi la) Kev's nice & big glass of iced soya bean drink which cooled off the heat of the late afternoon Christine enjoying her nice plate of fried rice A bunch of singers/musicians along The Street
| permalink Bought this cool new Samsung monitor at a very affordable price at Computer War, SS2... loved it! :)
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| permalink Went for brekkie as usual with my Gideons colleagues. This time, we were at Good Luck kopitiam in Taman Megah. After we finished our food, Jenny & I noticed massive black smoke surrounding the area outside the kopitiam. I sensed something amiss so we went out to take a peek, so did everyone else. Haha! The shop beside Good Luck kopitiam caught fire. We suspect the air-cond set started the fire. Luckily, the folks called the fire brigade and the firemen came to the rescue and saved the day! Yay!!! =)Saturday, June 23, 2007 ~ 11:00 PM
My new accessories display rack
Hanging out at Curve with Kev & Chris
Friday, June 22, 2007 ~ 9:48 PM
Cool new Samsung monitor
Thursday, June 14, 2007 ~ 9:32 AM
10 Fatal Career Moves
By Kate Lorenz, CareerBuilder.com Editor
It takes anywhere from three to 15 months to find the right job -- yet just days or weeks to lose it. Here are 10 traits that are career poison:
1. Possessing Poor People SkillsA little likeability can go a long way. Studies by both the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company magazine show that people consistently and overwhelmingly prefer to work with likeable, less-skilled co-workers than with highly competent jerks. Researchers found that if employees are disliked, it's almost irrelevant whether they're good at what they do, because other workers will avoid them.
2. Not Being a Team PlayerNo one feels comfortable around a prima donna. And organizations have ways of dealing with employees who subvert the team. Just ask Philadelphia Eagles Wide Receiver Terrell Owens, who was suspended for the 2005 season after repeatedly clashing and taking public shots at his teammates and management. Show you're a team player by making your boss look like a star and demonstrating that you've got the greater good of the organization at heart.
3. Missing DeadlinesIf the deadline is Wednesday, first thing Thursday won't cut it. Organizations need people they can depend on. Missing deadlines is not only unprofessional, it can play havoc with others' schedules and make your boss look bad. When making commitments, it's best to under-promise and over-deliver. Then, pull an all-nighter if you have to. It's that important.
4. Conducting Personal Business on Company TimeThe company e-mail and phone systems are for company business. Keep personal phone calls brief and few -- and never take a call that will require a box of tissues to get through. Also, never type anything in an e-mail that you don't want read by your boss; many systems save deleted messages to a master file. And we can't tell you how many poor souls have gotten fired for hitting the "Reply All" button and disseminating off-color jokes -- or worse yet -- rants about their boss for all to see.
5. Isolating YourselfDon't isolate yourself. Develop and use relationships with others in your company and profession. Those who network effectively have an inside track on resources and information and can more quickly cut through organizational politics. Research shows effective networkers tend to serve on more successful teams, get better performance reviews, receive more promotions and be more highly compensated.
6. Starting an Office RomanceUnless you're in separate locations, office romances are a bad idea. If you become involved with your boss, your accomplishments and promotions will be suspect; if you date a subordinate, you leave yourself open to charges of sexual harassment. And if it ends badly, you're at risk of everyone knowing about it and witnessing the unpleasantness.
7. Fearing Risk or FailureIf you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. Have a can-do attitude and take risks. Instead of saying, "I've never done that," say, "I'll learn how." Don't be afraid to fail or make mistakes. If you do mess up, admit it and move on. Above all, find the learning opportunities in every situation. Remember, over time, risk-aversion can be more hazardous to your career than error.
8. Having No GoalsFailure doesn't lie in not reaching your goal, but in not having a goal to reach. Set objectives and plan your daily activities around achieving them. Eighty percent of your effectiveness comes from 20 percent of your activities. Manage your priorities and focus on those tasks that support your goals.
9. Neglecting Your ImageFair or not, appearance counts. People draw all kinds of conclusions from the way you present yourself. So don't come to work poorly groomed or in inappropriate attire. Be honest, use proper grammar and avoid slang and expletives. You want to project an image of competence, character and commitment.
10. Being IndiscreetCubicles, hallways, elevators, bathrooms -- even commuter trains -- are not your private domain. Be careful where you hold conversations and what you say to whom. Don't tell off-color jokes, reveal company secrets, gossip about co-workers or espouse your views on race, religion or the boss' personality. Because while there is such a thing as free speech, it's not so free if it costs you your job!Kate Lorenz is the article and advice editor for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.
Tuesday, June 05, 2007 ~ 9:32 PM
Fire! Fire!
